We attended the Commissioner's New Year's Levee, an annual tradition when the Yukon Commissioner (the equivalent of a Province's Lieutenant-Governor) invites the community to come together and extend New Year wishes, and for her to recognize individual citizens with the presentation of awards.
Among the awards presented was a special award to our Jennifer. On behalf of the Governor General of Canada, the Commissioner presented the Caring Canadian Award to Jennifer.
Here is some background on the award (taken from the website of the Governor General of Canada):
When the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc became Governor General of Canada, he was determined to thank the thousands of caring people who give so much to their fellow citizens, the unsung heroes who volunteer their time, their efforts and a great deal of their lives to helping others, and who ask for nothing in return.
In April 1996, the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award was created to recognize the fine example set by these special volunteers whose compassion and charitableness are such a part of the Canadian character.
This Volunteer Award honours Canadians for unpaid voluntary activities, most often behind the scenes at the community level. They have given extraordinary help or care to individuals, families or groups, or supported community service or humanitarian causes. Recipients usually have been involved in these activities for several years and normally have not been recognized with a national or provincial honour.
The Award consists of a certificate and a lapel pin, which are presented to the recipients by the Governor General while travelling in Canada or by a delegate, such as a Lieutenant-Governor or a Territorial Commissioner; the maple leaf, supported by a helping hand and heart, symbolizes the people of Canada and their spirit; the heart depicts the open-heartedness of volunteers and caregivers; the hand is outstretched to represent boundless generosity.
Jennifer was recognized for for her work with Guides Canada and her other volunteer activities. We are so very proud of her!
Yukon Commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber and Jennifer
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